So the #LifeInSurat team was there to cover the Pre-Christmas festivities at VR Surat! And here is a small post on what VR has to offer Surtis this festive season -

The entrance says it all. We are going to take you through how beautiful VR Surat is looking Pre-Christmas and how V(We) R(are) helping you to be the perfect SANTA this Christmas :)

For years, we have all envied our friends and cousins abroad, who share their ravishing Christmas celebration pictures on Facebook. Thanks to VR Surat, this Christmas, we all Surtis have an opportunity to do the same :P

Start your journey of VR with a customary picture against this huge green Christmas tree, with decorous red hats and golden bells and the silver star.

You know what, we always dig for something different. So we posed against this, not-so-huge-yet-so-elegant tree meticulously designed in a glass wall. Also, when you are here, don’t forget to check out the amazing collection this small counter offers. Some nice chunk jewelry, hair band and belt is all you need to accessorize your Christmas Eve and New Year Eve’s outfit . This guy has it all and that too in a wide range of colors.

What grabbed our attention the most, was this small counter, nicely positioned in the centre of VR Surat, right on the ground floor. This is a heaven for music lovers, nature lovers and history lovers. This counter houses a collection of some nice DVDs on classical and sufi music, nature and history of the world. The best part about this is, you can be your own Santa and gift yourself some amazing DVDs from here. Make the most of this Christmas discount, where they are offering a collection of DVDs worth Rs.9500 for a throw-away price of Rs.4100, and a collection of DVDs worth Rs. 11450 for a rock-bottom price of Rs.4200. There were many such combo offers. Don’t miss checking them all for yourself.

All you men out there, looking for a nice Christmas present for your girlfriends or wives or sisters and are absolutely lost; this one’s for you. Check the amazing winter and party wear collection that ONLY is offering this Christmas.

Also dear ladies, dont worry! If these men don’t buy you anything, you can always be your own Santa :P

VR Surat takes care of everyone! A perfect Santa for your kids to play around and get pictures clicked. While you shop, let your kiddie have his/her own time with friends/siblings.

Dear ladies, don’t get too pre-occupied amidst the fancy decor :P There are brands like Reebok, Indian Terrain and Puma which have updated their stock to cater to men’s winter and party needs. Don’t ignore your boyfriends, husbands, brothers and cool dads too. Be their Santa, show the women power clubbed with tones of love and gifts.

Don’t forget to pose against this glass wall or the ‘Fantasy window’ is what we like to call it :)

At VR Surat, Shoppers Stop is the perfect hub to find gifts for the entire family. On the continuum of toddler’s clothes to perfumes to watches to western outfit for ladies to formal and casuals for men, they have it all. Oh did I mention the cherry on the cake?

THEY HAVE IMPRESSIVE OFFERS FOR CHRISTMAS!

VR is also having a Shopping Festival wherein anyone shopping from any store/outlet at VR-Surat for Rs. 2015 and above will be allowed to rotate The Wheel Of Fortune & will be given a lucky draw coupon. Lots of prizes can be won through these coupons like Domestic Trips, Bags, Mobile Phones, Cameras, TVS pep Scooty, Bicycles etc. Bumper prize is a brand new Hyundai Xcent car and international trip to Thailand!

This shopping fest will continue till 19th jan 15

So... VR can be your Santa! And you should be someone’s too :p

After the gifts that you’ve bought for others or self, I’m sure you will be tired. I know VR, Surat is too big to walk around. But, they are kind enough to help you climb up the Food Court and Game Zone for the much needed refreshment. Hog and play and make some memories!

After all it’s Christmas, it’s time of sharing and caring and loving :)

And it’s just the beginning! Keep coming back for all the updates on Christmas Celebrations at VR.

LifeInSurat Team.

There she was, just a-walking

down the street..

There is not unfounded argument that the real spectacle no longer takes place on the catwalk, or even on the front row but on the streets outside. They need no introduction here PRINK TONIC, an emerging high street #madeinindia label which visited Surat with their 2014 Winter collection themed ‘Tea Time in Paris'.

A pastel color palette reminiscent of a tempting plate of French fancies. Peony pinks, Garden blooms and Poetic silhouettes made of delicate fabrics and precious embroidery, a homage to some of the most famous fairy tales. Primarily inspired by the famous patisseries and architecture of Paris, the city of love visited the city of diamonds.

It was 10.45 am on day one, almost half an hour earlier than the call time and i could already see the crowd of visitors building up. Many of them are from the regular PrinkTonic clientele!

A beautiful sunny day, the gallery looked pretty with a fabulous collection of romantic flowery dresses, floral maxis, vintage inspired midi-skirt sets and ready to wear tops.

Also the fabulous collection of the Katie Alice Afternoon Tea sets!

Katie and Alice is a well known crockery brand from London. A strong influence from the English country garden and a love for all things vintage yet functional are the essence of Katie Alice.

There was a spark of excitement and joy on the faces of visitors and everyone discovered there favourit colors, be it the burgundies, ocher yellows, raspberry pinks and navy blues amongst the colors of the collection :)

Inspired by a 50’s color palette of sunshine yellow, warm grey and mint green with the prettiest of apple-blossom-pink flowers made it to the top favorite list.

Floral long Maxis added their own charm to the collection. The so Vintage Skirts and High Tea Tops were in demands. The work on the necklines of Maxi and dresses have been done by handwork and every outfit was handpicked.

Stylishly exhibited ensembles, this two day event dated 28-29 Nov ’14 saw the crème de la crème from Surat. Industrialists, Jwellery designers and socialites all gathered. The exhibition soon turned into something like a gathering of some old friends... that was the comfort level of the host and the people who visited. The lane at the trial room door was insanely increasing.

Each and every piece had a unique feel to it. Some are hand embellished with gold and colored pastilles, some are draped in styles.

Also from the racks , Oxblood is the hot color to wear this fall. Favored by designers and fashionistas alike, this muted burgundy is surprisingly versatile and flatters just about any complexion.

Quintessentially English through and through, the collection received a warm applaud . Designer Priyam Sapra and twin sister Parina S.Mahajan are the brain behind this successful brand , now a favourite to the city.

Here is what some of the visitors had to say about the event:

“I love the collection and I am one of the regular customers of Prinktonic and today I am here to get some dresses for my maternity shoot” - Radhika Agarwal

“The collection is Excellent and I eagerly wait for this event every year.” - Yomika

“I am visiting this for third time and I always end up buying something without any plans.” - Megha Agarwal

“We have been the regular clients of Prinktonic and it always has unique collection every time. We love the dresses with the pinch of Stones.” - Shalu & Anushree

“The collection is really nice. I was looking for the vintage skirts and really glad to find them here.” - Prachi

Some other happy pictures from the event -

If you missed the fun this time. Do follow them on Facebook and Instagram. They will be coming with a new collection on the 4-5 February at the same venue (J.J Arts Gallery, Surat).

Until next time, Adios!

Miss Tonic.